Malaika Kiragu

Outline

Voluntary role offering free legal advice to the public under a solicitor's supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Provided legal support to clients from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Provided legal services while adhering to the strict professional conduct set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
• Interviewed clients to address their issues and to make referrals on their behalf.
• Conducted legal research.
• Maintained accurate and updated client records.

Key achievement

• Liaised in a team of 5 advisers, over 95% of clients achieved their desired outcome.

Outline

Worked as an intern on a voluntary basis for a mid-size busy law firm, providing administrative support and gaining valuable experience.

Key responsibilities

• Prepared legal documents for court hearings, trial and mediation while ensuring documents complied with strict confidentiality regulations.
• Conducted extensive legal research and reviewed documentation.
• Administrative tasks such as printing, photocopying and calendar management.

Key achievement

• Collaborated with 3 paralegals to handle large case volumes of up to 40 cases and received recognition from senior staff members.

Outline

Worked as intern on a voluntary basis for a small family run law firm, providing administrative support and gaining hands on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Assisted a team of 4 solicitors with research, trial preparation and drafting legal documents for court submittal.
• Engaged with potential clients, handling calls and emails.
• Scheduled meetings, organising diaries and responding to queries.
• Shadowed senior staff to understand workloads, case management and network development.

Key achievement

• Designed a data processing system that reduced time spent on administration work by 50%.